1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1978 Mazda 929 and 1978 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 929 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
